Looking for the meaning of the word PUP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PUP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Pup
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: back-formation from puppy, interpreted as a diminutive
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pʌp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a young dog.
Short Definition:young dog
Word: Pup
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pʌp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of bitches and certain other female animals) give birth to young
Short Definition:give birth to pups
Examples:- our Doberman just pupped
- pupping females
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